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2020 Steelers mock: Trade back brings talent to the trenches

By Andrew Falce

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Steelers need more depth at EDGE
MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 25: Defensive Lineman Alton Robinson #94 from Syracuse of the North Team during the 2020 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama. The North Team defeated the South Team 34 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

4th round pick, 124th overall

Alton Robinson, EDGE, Syracuse

Unfortunately, there was a run at WR before I got to pick, causing me to miss out on the next wave of guys that would work. The run on WR meant a good OLB prospect fell in Alton Robinson. Robinson tested well as an athlete and put up decent stats while in college, his only issue is he is weak against the run.

Robinson could serve as a situational pass rusher while he learns to stop the run better. He also adds insurance in case Bud Dupree isn’t retained past this year. While many will point and say OLB isn’t a high need in this class, Kevin Colbert has hinted at the OLB’s as being a strong unit this year and he has visited with a few prospects who would be OLB’s in the Steelers defense.

Others Considered: Robert Hunt, A.J. Dillon, Keith Ismael

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